Despite having moved 3 times / the consistency of deliciousness here remains. Staff are always…read morefriendly and welcoming - but its the sandwiches that really keep me coming back every time I'm in Stratford. The newest location is right by the river - with lots of public parking across the street. Beautiful old building and a nicer overall decor than the previous spot. Still colourful - with cool drawings of their famous sandwiches on the walls. Lots on offer, but really, who am I kidding? "Mennonite sandwich, please" is what I said - and what you better say if you know what's good for ya. That delicious summer sausage, fresh corn relish with a subtle but delicious kick of spice. The cheddar - classic taste - nice slice - just how I like it. Definitely not processed cheese. The fresh country white bread - melt in your mouth but still with a crunchy brown crust. MMMMMMMMMennonites seem to have the secret of sandwich making down pat. This is the kind of sandwich that puts hair on your chest...What's that joke - why do Mennonite boys grow beards? Because they want to look just like their moms! Lol a bit off side maybe there - but my point is simple - a hearty, tasty sandwich - one of the best and most classic available in Ontario. Get out there and grab a few. The baking is also delicious!!

Fab! The best sandwiches in Stratford! At INCREDIBLE prices, too!!!…read more Check out the checklist-style takeout menu: http://www.yorkstreetkitchen.com/YSKSandwichmenu.pdf Most of my friends are huge fans of the Mennonite Sandwich. I enjoy the Othello (sans pesto, of course) but most often create-my-own. Last time I was there I had local goats cheese (swoon-inducing) on multigrain (OMG freshly-baked and so so so good) with alfalfa sprouts, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocados, lettuce, roasted sweet red peppers, honey mustard (made by local mennonites!) & mayo. I always add the "deli dills" - I'm pretty sure they're local mennonite too. Needless to say, PHENOMENAL. They also have THE MOST AMAZING 4-bean salad. Try it. Trust me. I don't even LIKE bean salad all that much... this one converted me. Really. GET IT. They lose a star because it's time to fix the service. It takes waaay too long to get your food, and that's true whether you eat in or order from the take-out window. Service is a bit better for breakfast, but still nothing to rave about. Expect to wait 20-30 minutes for your food. The kitchen & waitstaff are unfortunately more often than not visibly frazzled/stressed. I have been here for breakfast a bunch of times, as well as dinner once or twice. I LOVE LOVE LOVE their jam - "moss berry" - never heard of it before or since! For dinner, I've had the Spinach, Marinated Mushroom, Red Onion and Goat Cheese Pizza ($6.50) as well as the Caramelized Broccoli, Red Onion and Ricotta Stuffed Pasta Shells baked in a our slow-cooked Tomato Sauce ($13.95). Both VERY yummy. Their breakfast burrito is legendary. I must recommend it as your first breakfast expedition at YSK. For meat-eaters, try the peameal bacon. LOCAL PORK FACTOIDS: A note on peameal bacon + Stratford: this is prime peameal bacon territory. If you don't make it to YSK, try to get to the Stratford Farmer's Market where you will find a chuckwagon of sorts vending DREAMY peameal bacon sandwiches. OMG. AMAZING. Perth County produces some of the best pork in the country. If you're passing through Shakespeare on the way to Stratford (or back - it's just east of Stratford), make a stop at "The Best Little Pork Shoppe", which is certainly NOT little. Check it out: http://www.porkshoppe.com/ Last interesting pork fact? The Annual Ontario Pork Congress happens in Stratford too. Just one more point in proof that Stratford is THE place to be eating pork. Which I don't, to clarify. I've been a veghead for 13 years now. But I have juicy childhood memories of Saturday mornings at the market with my Dad eating peameal bacon sandwiches with LOCAL bacon, LOCAL cheddar cheese, FRESHLY-CHURNED LOCAL butter on a FRESHLY-BAKED kaiser bun. FOR REAL. Back to TSK breakfast. I've also had the French Toast with local maple syrup and some sort of homemade apple-pie-filling-type side (INCREDIBLE) and the H.M.S. Pinafore Breakfast Sandwich (toasted bagel with that gorgeous local goat cheese, smoked salmon, tomato, onion & lettuce) is worth a try too! So basically, if you're looking for a unique, personality-filled, delicious place for breakfast, brunch or lunch, HEAD HERE!

An amazing place to eat in the heart of Stratford's Theatre District…read more Excellent service, elevated versions of pub classics like fish and chips and fried chicken sandwiches. An extensive list of draft beers, well decorated, and moved to get you to the theatre on time.

We were walking around Stratford and looking for a nice lunch place and looked online and the…read morereviews and menu for Mercer Hall looked good so decided to check it out. The menu seemed a combo between Western standards with Asian twist/influence. We ordered the mushroom miso soup as well as the tofu bao, the fried chicken with macaroni salad and the fried chicken with fries. the tofu bao was really good, the tofu was a big size and nice coating. the mushroom miso soup was average, not great. the fries that came with the chicken were fantastic! the macaroni salad was ok, but hot mac n cheese would've gone better with the hot chicken. the chicken and the biscuit were decent. overall good portion size food and decent flavor in a nice ambiance

We have loved Bijou for years. it is still our favorite Stratford restaurant. We had an excellent…read moretime this year. Although we miss the shabby chic of the old place, the decor at the new location is lovely and the seating is more comfortable. The staff is the same and still excellent. Put Bijou on your list for your Stratford visit.

Brought my mom to Stratford for the first time for a show. I took her to Bijou to be fancy... and…read moreBijou did not disappoint! Mom got adventurous and had the halibut which she enjoyed every bite with her eyes closed to enhance the flavours she described as phenomenal. I had, the only vegetarian (not vegan...as there is no vegan option on the menu) option, the Ukrainian dumplings... all I can say is WOW!!! The flavours from first bite to final notes were fresh, creamy and delicious!!! The prices were a little steep, and a little taken aback to have to pay for bread and butter, but even their home made focaccia was moist and crispy at the same time and the perfect tool to ensure all the sauce was where it belonged from our plates to our tummies! Our dinner was paired with a bottle of their cabsauv without any regrets. Make the reservation... your taste buds will thank you!!!

We did take out for lunch. The portions were huge. The flavors were so fresh and well-made. I loved…read morethe chicken wrap.

We've been coming here since their initial opening. Excellent service, price point and quality of…read morefood.

Great place to start your day! Fantastic food! I loved the Juliet, which is a Benedict with Brie…read morecheese, bacon and avocado mash. Crispy hash browns on the side. I loved how crispy they were! Delicious latte too. Fun decor. Lots of tables and booths. The owner is a fabulous lady and she even waits on the customers. She gives stellar service. Spacious interior. The place is popular so get there early!

Very good food!! The…read moreservice is always good and served with a smile. It's a busy place so you know it's good!! I've been here a few times and have had the Ruben sandwich on gluten free bread and the pesto chicken sandwich. Both where top notch and I would order them again. The others with me had a range of items like fish n chips, wraps, bison burger, all very good and they were raving about it. When you are in town to see a Stratford Festival show you should pass by. Recommended!!

This outstanding restaurant with excellent service and a charming atmosphere is perfect for the…read morepre-theater dinner. The signature dish is mussels that I highly recommend. My favorites are with the white wine sauce. My husband really enjoyed his Chicken Scaloppine. This restaurant has a nice wine selection to complement the delicious food offerings. I cannot wait to come back! I highly recommend it!

The food, service, and ambiance was amazing. From the friendly and attentive staff to the modern,…read moresimple, and classy dining room, we experienced one of our most enjoyable meals. The caesar salad and spinach/arugula salad were fresh, well garnished, and plentiful for a starter course. The focaccia bread with balsamic/oil dip was excellent. Our entrees were the tuscan chicken over polenta and the lamb shank over mashed potatoes. The dishes were rich in flavor, beautiful in presentation, and served pleasantly hot. Our compliments to the chef for this wonderful dining experience.

Place was so nice! Service was good but slow…read more Food was good. IF I lived in Stratford, I'm sure I'd come often. But if I was visiting, I would probably visit other places. Overall good.

My cousin loves this place so we went, especially because they offer liver & onions (or bacon.)…read moreAnother unusual menu item was pickerel, which our companion ordered. The food was very good; the homemade bread a bit "meh," sort of dry and not chewy. Service was very mixed; we couldn't even get the server's attention to get a coffee or water refill. A few bones in the fish but that's to be expected with pickerel. The strangest part was the register to pay for the meal if you don't want to hand your card to a server (which, to reiterate, is hard to attract.) The station is at the entry where people wait to get in, and it was some time before someone came to take the payment. They do take reservations, and often are pretty busy with locals. We even saw a party that didn't have a reservation leave because they couldn't get a table for quite a while - and this was on a Thursday, relatively early. I'm glad my cousin likes this place, but I wasn't impressed.

Expensive and small portions, but the quality is high and the flavor combinations are complex,…read moreunique, and well done. A date night treat for sure (don't come hungry or your wallet will cry, but you will still have no regrets). Service was great. Our waiter Luke was very friendly and gave us several local recommendations since we are from out of town. Scallops: They taste like pizza! Fancy pizza :) You get three scallops and they are perfectly cooked. Smoky with mild heat, and mildly sweet. Biltong Pizza: Savory biltong, sweet/tangy/savory balsamic, and cheese. Simple and INCREDIBLE. We had I think three of their pizzas at an event and this one was definitely the best. You can definitely fold these pizzas as they are a little floppy, but not too greasy. Plant (with Boerewors): The ultimate combination of several flavors from different countries. It teetered on the brink of too much, but somehow managed to balance with utmost grace. I've never actually had jollof rice before, but it met my expectations for being a tomato-y and spicy rice (it felt a little undercooked to me, but that might just be the correct texture). The sweeter savory curry and helped curb the spicyness of the rice (only slightly). There was A LOT happening with this dish and I can't accurately describe the flavors, but it was good and you must try it. This dish doesn't need boerewors, but we wanted to try it. It was okay! A drier/crumbly and herby savory sausage (I'm personally more a fan of a sweeter and dense sausauge like kielbasa). Duck: We love duck because it's slightly gamey, very rich, and silky soft when cooked right. This dish succeeded yet again in combining just the right amount of sweet and savory, which always pairs well with duck and brussel sprout dishes. Malva Pudding: Very delicious but I would say get one for yourself instead of sharing it :) Wish there were more almonds and jam ratio for the cake, but it was all very nice and sweet (just above not too sweet). The almonds added an extra crunchy and sweet (toffee-like) texture. The jam added a slightly tangy and sweet flavor. Though I have to say, I love a decadently sweet dessert and while I would get this again, the toffee pudding at Scran & Dram in New Hamburg wins in the battle of all desserts ever for me :)

Sat in the bar area and enjoyed their (somewhat limited) menu. Everything was delicious, but it is…read morequite pricey (the $16 tomato salad was really just dressed tomatoes...). The service was excellent -- friendly, attentive, interested in ensuring everyone had a good experience.